Physics
Differentiate between solar eclipse and lunar eclipse. Give examples if applicable.
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| S. No. | Solar eclipse | Lunar eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | It occurs when the moon comes in between the sun and the earth and its shadow falls on the sun. | It occurs when the earth comes in between the sun and the moon and its shadow falls on the moon. |
| 2. | It occurs only on a new moon day. | It occurs on a full moon night. |
| 3. | It is of three types i.e., total solar eclipse, partial solar eclipse and annular solar eclipse. | It is of three types i.e., total lunar eclipse, partial lunar eclipse and penumbral lunar eclipse. |
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